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A Wrench in the Works?

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Well it looks like I'm going to be "babysitting" my 12 year old nephew for the next 2-3 weeks while my mom is at work. This isn't a big deal cause he's old enough to entertain himself. He's got his own laptop and his DS, he's not at that mouthing back stage yet, my mom sends him loaded down with snacks (that he doesn't eat, but tempt me instead), and she pays me (which I tell her not to, but she insists cause I'm not working and that's how moms are). I'm just a little worried that it's going to interfere with my exercise routines. Today I did get in some cardio because we went swimming, but HE was rushing ME to leave!! LOL I felt like the child saying "No, I need to swim some more!"

I can't do my workouts in the morning cause he gets here around 7am, which is way earlier than I usually wake up!! I will just have to find a way to squeeze them in while he's here. He's old enough that I can explain to him that I have to work out and if we're swimming, he has to wait until I'm done. I just feel bad that he's going to be bored. He's from NB so he doesn't have any friends here in SA to play with. Oh, well...we'll just have to figure out a way to make it work!

On a side note I did get some cardio in today swimming, but I had to guesstimate how many calories I burned cause I was to scared to wear my HRM in the water, even though it is supposed to be waterproof. If we go swimming tomorrow, I'll just have to chance it. Maybe.
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GOLDENDOMER00 5/31/2012 9:25AM

    That's what I was thinking....maybe he'd like to join you?? And I certainly think he can keep himself entertained for an hour or so....good luck!

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TXLADY110 5/30/2012 11:27PM

    He is 12... umm tell him to bring his..phone, ipod, kindle, ds, nintendo, or what ever he plays video games on.. he gets an hour of video games while you get an hour of exercise...
Gettingup earlier gives you more time to get the workout in :-)

You will make it.


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POOKASLUAGH 5/30/2012 9:30PM

    Is it a Polar HRM? If so, I can guarantee those are waterproof - I used to do water aerobics with mine all the time! :)

This may be a silly suggestion, but my kids still like it even though the oldest is almost 12 - we like to have "dance parties" where I put on music on shuffle and we all just dance for however long we want. Maybe he'd like something like? Get the exercise in as a form of game?

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MJ-SHE-BEAST 5/30/2012 7:13PM

    Give him the option to either work out with you or play his games while you do. I know 12 years old is probably the age where he will roll his eyes at you, but you never know...he might want to join in! I'm sure he will get it that you need to get your swimming in and your exercise in without fuss. Make your exercise a priority and set that kiddo a great example, Auntie T!

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